HIKAYAR MASUNCI DA IFIRITU

About this Novel

"Once upon a time, in the name of Allah, the most exalted and the purest of all, in the presence of His messenger and prophet, Muhammad (PBUH), there lived an old fisherman. He had a wife and three children, and despite being poor, they struggled to secure their daily sustenance. The fisherman would venture to the river daily to catch fish, which he would then sell at the market to feed his family. Interestingly, he had a peculiar custom. Every time he went fishing, he would only cast his net four times. If he was unsuccessful in those attempts, he would head back home, leaving his family hungry for the day. One day, he took his fishing gear and set out for the seashore with high hopes. As he waded into the water, he cast his net. To his amazement, when he pulled it out, it was considerably heavy. Excitement coursed through him as he believed he had caught a bountiful haul. However, to his disappointment, he discovered nothing but seaweed and mud. Undeterred, he cast his net once more, only to find a dead donkey in it. This sight saddened him, and he contemplated his approach, realizing that his sustenance depended on Allah's divine will. He humbly recited these verses: